Archaeologists in the City of David National Park in Israel have discovered a rare stone seal from the first temple period – one of the oldest finds since the start of excavations in the country, affirming the biblical role of Jerusalem 2,700 years ago.
"The seal, made of black stone, is one of the most beautiful ever discovered in excavations in ancient Jerusalem, and is executed at the highest artistic level," Dr. Yuval Baruch and Navot Rom, excavation directors, said in a press release.
Baruch touted the piece as evidence of reading and writing abilities on a wider scale than previously thought during the period.
"Contrary to what may be commonly thought, it seems that literacy in this period was not the realm only of society’s elite," Baruch argued. "People knew how to read and write – at least at the basic level, for the needs of commerce."
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"The seal, made of black stone, is one of the most beautiful ever discovered in excavations in ancient Jerusalem, and is executed at the highest artistic level," Dr. Yuval Baruch and Navot Rom, excavation directors, said in a press release.
Baruch touted the piece as evidence of reading and writing abilities on a wider scale than previously thought during the period.
"Contrary to what may be commonly thought, it seems that literacy in this period was not the realm only of society’s elite," Baruch argued. "People knew how to read and write – at least at the basic level, for the needs of commerce."
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Israeli archaeologists discover unique ancient seal affirming biblical account of Jerusalem 2,700 years ago
The Israeli Antiquities Authority has extensively excavated the City of David park, which is the site of ancient Jerusalem and provides a peek into the Biblical-era past.
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